Addressing Disabilities During Behavioral Threat Assessments - 36739

New Training Opportunity: Addressing Disabilities in Behavioral Threat Assessments TEA’s Offices of School Safety and Security and Special Populations and Student Supports are offering a new statewide training focused on how disabilities, particularly special education services, intersect with Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA). This no-cost, interactive session covers key legal considerations, practical decision-making factors, and scenario-based exercises to support legally compliant, effective threat assessment practices. Contact your regional ESC for session dates and registration details.

Schedule & Location
11/18/2026 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
ESC Region 11
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Audiences
Paraprofessionals, School Safety Personnel, Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Special Education, Charter School Personnel, Classroom Management, Counselors, Diagnosticians, Federal Program Directors/Coordinators, Instructional Leaders, LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology), Mental Health professionals, Nurses, Principals, School Health Personnel, School Resource Officer, Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Objectives
• No-cost training for district and charter school attendees • Interactive learning environment with practical, scenario-based activities • Guidance from TEA specialists representing both special populations and school safety divisions • Resources and materials to support local implementation of legally compliant, effective threat assessment practices
Session 64648
Fee None
Seats Left 99
T-TESS
Registration Deadline 11/10/2026 12:00 am
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 03:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Paul Smith TEA, Edward O'Neill TEA


Shelby Lampley

For assistance contact:

Shelby Lampley
Nurse Manager
slampley@esc11.net

Bradley Berry

For assistance contact:

Bradley Berry
Director of School Safety and Security 
BBerry@esc11.net
(817) 740-3631

Offered Again On
  • 11/18/2026 12:30 pm
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